belittle in German
belittle in German is herabsetzen, herunterspielen, kleinreden — belittle means to speak of someone or something as less important or impressive than it really is, often to show contempt.
belittle in German
herabsetzen
(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation. [from 1782]
herunterspielen
(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation. [from 1782]
kleinreden
(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation. [from 1782]
schmälern
(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation. [from 1782]
verniedlichen
(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation. [from 1782]
What does "belittle" mean?
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verb To speak of someone or something as less important or impressive than it really is, often to show contempt.
"He constantly belittled his colleagues' ideas in meetings."
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belittle in a sentence
- He constantly belittled his colleagues' ideas in meetings.
- She refused to let his comments belittle her achievements.
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What is "belittle" in German?
"belittle" in German is herabsetzen, herunterspielen, kleinreden. belittle means: To speak of someone or something as less important or impressive than it really is, often to show contempt.
How do you use "belittle" in a sentence?
Example: "He constantly belittled his colleagues' ideas in meetings." In German, "belittle" is herabsetzen, herunterspielen, kleinreden.
Are there other ways to say "belittle" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "belittle": herabsetzen, herunterspielen, kleinreden, schmälern, verniedlichen.
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